Railworks

Electrical Engineer

Railworks$125K — $200K *
Transportation
5 - 7 years of experience
Job Overview by Ladders

Qualifications

  • Bachelor's degree in Electrical Engineering or equivalent experience/education
  • 5+ years of experience in railroad electric traction systems
  • Skilled in traction power or utility substation design, operation, and maintenance
  • Proficient in AutoCAD and familiar with CAD software such as Bentley/MicroStation
  • Experience with logic programming and project management tools like Microsoft Office Suite
  • Strong written communication skills for technical documentation
  • Familiar with design-build projects and major transit agencies like Amtrak and Metro-North

Responsibilities

  • Prepare and review designs for rail-transit electrification projects
  • Evaluate engineering designs by outside consultants
  • Provide technical expertise to internal teams and construction personnel
  • Conduct field inspections to ensure construction feasibility
  • Assist in developing and implementing electrical standards
  • Track project status concerning budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling
  • Perform detailed engineering reviews and quality assurance on projects

Benefits

  • Union membership with Local Union #3 - IBEW
  • Comprehensive medical and dental coverage
  • Pension benefits through Local Union #3 and IBEW after 5 years
  • Eligibility for the National Electrical Benefit Fund
  • Educational and cultural funding opportunities
  • Deferred salary and annuity plans
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement leave
Full Job Description
Job ID: 19476

Benefits Offering

Union Benefits - Local #3, IBEW (These benefits vest after 90 days of employment, with coverage applied retroactively to your start date upon successful completion of the introductory period.)

As a union shop contractor, L.K. Comstock employees are members of Local Union #3 - IBEW and are eligible for comprehensive union benefits for themselves and immediate family members, including, but not limited to:
  • Local Union #3 Pension (after 5 years)
  • IBEW Pension (after 5 years)
  • NEBF (National Electrical Benefit Fund)
  • Medical, Dental, and Health Reimbursement coverage
  • Educational and Cultural Fund
  • Deferred salary and annuity fund plans
  • Social Security Payback
  • Paid sick leave, vacation, and bereavement (subject to contract negotiations)


Compensation

Salary: $125,000 - $200,000 annually total compensation
Work Schedule: Monday-Friday (weekends if available)

Position Summary

The Electrical Engineer will prepare and review designs for complex rail-transit electrification, including repair, rehabilitation, and new construction of power facilities. This role involves providing strong technical expertise to support interdepartmental collaboration, oversee the development of electrical standards, and guide the successful execution of electrification design and maintenance programs.

Primary/Essential Responsibilities and Duties

  • Prepare and review designs for advanced rail-transit electrification projects.
  • Evaluate engineering designs prepared by outside consultants for accuracy and compliance.
  • Provide technical expertise to internal departments and construction personnel.
  • Conduct field inspections to support engineering decisions and ensure constructability.
  • Assist in the development and implementation of updated electrical standards.
  • Track and report on project status, including budgeting, forecasting, and scheduling.
  • Perform field audits to ensure compliance with established engineering practices and policies.
  • Perform detailed engineering design reviews and quality assurance on assigned projects.


Required Skills and Qualifications

  • Bachelors degree in Electrical Engineering
    (or equivalent experience/education)
  • 5+ years of experience in railroad electric traction systems, including substation design, frequency converters, protection relays, and high-voltage circuit breakers and transformers
  • Skilled in the design, operation, and maintenance of traction power or utility substations
  • Strong knowledge of power generation, transmission, and distribution systems and related equipment
  • Proficient in reading, interpreting, and producing electrical schematics, wiring diagrams, and layout drawings for substation protection and control systems
  • Proficiency in AutoCAD design software
  • Familiar with CAD software such Bentley/MicroStation, REVIT, SolidWorks, or similar platforms
  • Experience with logic programming (e.g., PLCs and microprocessor relays)
  • Familiarity with project management and design workflow tools, such as Microsoft Office Suite (Word, Excel, Outlook) and Procore
  • Ability to perform and direct troubleshooting of substation equipment and control systems
  • Strong technical writing ability for reports, documentation, and design records
  • Experience with CTDOT, Metro-North, Amtrak, MBTA, and knowledge of the Amtrak Northeast Corridor in NYC
  • Familiar with design-build projects
  • Effective communication skills and the ability to work collaboratively within a team
  • Highly organized with strong time management capabilities
  • Physically able to navigate construction sites
    (standing, climbing, stooping, crouching)


  • Willingness to work outdoors and conduct field surveys
  • Comfortable in all weather conditions and high-noise environments
  • Recommended certifications:
    • Amtrak Track Training
    • CSX Track Training
    • MTA Track Training
    • OSHA 30


Physical Requirements and Working Conditions

  • Works indoors in an office environment
  • Occasionally works outdoors at construction sites
  • Frequently stands, walks, climbs, balances, stoops, and crouches while negotiating work areas under construction
  • Sits, reads, writes and uses a keyboard
  • May be exposed to harsh weather conditions including very hot and very cold weather
  • May be exposed to loud noise
  • Role requires air and vehicular travel at various times


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This job description is not intended to be an exhaustive list of all responsibilities, duties, or skills required for the position. Additional tasks may be assigned as business needs evolve.

At L.K. Comstock & Company LLC, we take pride in tackling challenging projects every day. Our success is built on a collaborative, open-minded work environment that fosters teamwork, positivity, and innovation. We are committed to maintaining a culture of trust, respect, and inclusion-where every team member is valued. We also offer opportunities for career advancement, skills development, and long-term professional growth.

About Railworks

RailWorks Corporation is a leading provider of railroad construction and maintenance services in North America. The company offers a wide range of services, including track construction, maintenance, and rehabilitation, as well as signal and communication installation and maintenance. RailWorks was founded in 1998 and is headquartered in New York, New York. The company has more than 3,000 employees and operates in more than 20 states across the United States and in Canada.
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Size
3,000 employees
Industry
Founded
1998

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